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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,097 empowering providers ready to help. With sessions available virtually or in-person and accepted by 70+ insurance plans, many clients save significantly on their mental health care.

Leslie Rogers

Leslie Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe that everyone has the potential to overcome their challenges and achieve a fulfilling life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Allison McDade

Dr. Allison McDade

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My approach to care is collaborative and patient-focused. I work closely with patients to understand their treatment goals and I partner with them in developing a informed treatment plan.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jonathan Page

Jonathan Page

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing flourishes in a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tracy Ward

Tracy Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment that supports you in exploring your thoughts and emotions on your journey to mental wellness goals.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Colette Kenny Verdes

Colette Kenny Verdes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to meet you with care, compassion, and steady support, and to offer a space where your experiences can be processed and honored.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kate Flannery

Kate Flannery

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Kate Flannery, a Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise supporting women through anxiety, stress, trauma, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients navigate seasons such as pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, parenting challenges, relationship changes, and times when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

I have been practicing since 2017 and provide virtual therapy for clients in Tennessee and California. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel understood while learning ways to manage anxiety, navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident in yourself and your decisions.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Daniel Meisenheimer

Daniel Meisenheimer

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“As someone who identifies as neurodivergent myself, I am inspired by the neurodiversity movement, the celebration of neurological difference as a natural and integral part of humanity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Cross

Amanda Cross

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will listen and will focus on understanding your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to empower you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, set and attain goals, and feel relief.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sophia Morelli

Sophia Morelli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is supportive, affirming, and interactive, while also encouraging reflection, accountability, and skill-building throughout the therapeutic process.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Silva

April Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to feel supported, heard, and safe as you choose to leave behind fear, trauma, and anxiety, and step into the belief that life can change for the better.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Forester

Nicole Forester

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello - My name is Nicole Forester. I welcome you.

I recognize the energy it takes to seek support.

I focus on what matters most to you at a pace you are comfortable with.

Thank you for trusting me to be part of this process.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Gallegos Skomal

Maria Gallegos Skomal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy style is eclectic, compassionate and client centered. I employ a wide range of modalities and interventions as each person has unique needs...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sheena Smith

Dr. Sheena Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach to therapy is empathetic and caring, holistic, client-centered, strengths-based, and individually tailored to meet each person's specific needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Audrey Levy

Dr. Audrey Levy

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a cruising boat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Crisis Counseling, Stress Reduction, Depression and Anxiety. I provide an empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Deborah Keeney

Deborah Keeney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer you a safe and secure space where you can express yourself without judgment - to help you identify the obstacles that keep you from moving forward...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelly Jackson

Dr. Kelly Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She shows up to every session with warmth, honesty, and a genuine belief that every person who arrives for therapy is already worthy of healing and wholeness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Susan Aziz

Susan Aziz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower my clients by fostering a deep understanding of how their brain works and coming up with strategies to align their actions with their cherished values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Matthew Fishleder

Matthew Fishleder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“What guides my work today is simple: presence, curiosity, and real connection are where change happens.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yifan Wang

Yifan Wang

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


*Accept couples and individuals

Doing psychological healing work is my lifelong passion. As an attachment, system, and relationship-oriented therapist, I work in particular, passionately and effectively with couple clients. I have been getting evidence-based couples training and supervision non-stop for 6 years. My specialty is on treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and cultural, LGBTQ issues with adult clients.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. I work with adults, children, and couples. I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I like to tailor my interventions and strategies around each client’s needs. Providing therapy is not just a job for me, it is my passion.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Berkley Cobb

Berkley Cobb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Since then, I have built my experience working with children, teens, families, individuals and couples using an affirming, challenging, yet gentle approach to help clients reach their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arakel Aristakessian

Arakel Aristakessian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natalie Nguyen

Natalie Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that true healing and growth occur when clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take ownership of their journey.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.

You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com

Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Salmon

David Salmon

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life brings its share of hard chapters, and having a steady, experienced presence can make all the difference. I'm David, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of post-graduate experience helping individuals and couples move through anxiety, depression, grief, illness, and major life transitions. I've served as Executive Director of a nonprofit counseling agency and worked with clients in hospital, residential, outpatient, and group settings, across every age and background, including people of varied sexual orientations, ethnicities, and races. Whatever brought you here, I'd be glad to work with you.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maryam Lateef

Maryam Lateef

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board -certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and certified energy medicine practitioner. Using and integrative approach including medication management, nutritional supplements and energetic technology, I incorporate holistic mind/body healing modalities to restore the energetic balance of my clients thereby facilitate healing and wellbeing.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Greta Meyerhof

Greta Meyerhof

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy involves a cognitive-behavioral style helping clients identify patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that may be factors to their challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Adam Fogel

Dr. Adam Fogel

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My experience with psychotherapy and counseling has taught me that the greatest healing tool you have is you!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Amber Simmons

Amber Simmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Fresno, CA


“When working with me you will build a keen sense of self-awareness and learn strategies and tools to make the changes you desire.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aileen Nealie

Aileen Nealie

Therapist

Virtual • Encino, CA


“I meet each client with genuine care and compassion, creating a safe and nurturing space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jesus Rosales

Jesus Rosales

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’ve worked in the social services field for 20 years and have been practicing as a therapist since 2022. I have worked with navigating childhood trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, identity, and the challenges that come with being a human in a complicated world. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, men, and parents who are interested in understanding themselves more deeply and making meaningful changes in their lives. My personality shows up in the therapy room—I’m warm, curious, direct, and not afraid to bring in humor when we need it.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reginald Hammond

Reginald Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is supportive, collaborative, and practical — I aim to help clients feel understood while also building tools they can use in real life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicholas O'Madden

Nicholas O'Madden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gold River, CA


“I am a Person-Centered counselor and believe in the three core necessary conditions to be present in therapy: empathy, unconditional positive regard, and transparency.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Panic disorders, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Reynosa

Kristina Reynosa

Therapist

Virtual • Del Mar, CA


“I passionately believe in empowering you to harness your own intrinsic power, supporting you to become your own hero in your healing process.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, challenged, and supported without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sara Yazdi

Sara Yazdi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to work with you to develop new and effective life strategies... towards an authentic and fulfilling life that you want.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gyna Cassia Costa

Gyna Cassia Costa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual, bicultural Latinx therapist with a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Boston College, where I received strong training in social justice...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phil Howard

Phil Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer the benefits of an engaged and non-judgmental listener and problem-solver, whose experience and skill set allow me to offer ways forward when the client feels there may be no way forward.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Morgan Mendoza

Morgan Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During my time in private practice I have worked with children, adolescents and adults to collaboratively create change through furthering insight, helping heal past traumas and experiences and create new patterns that align more closely with the...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paola Peters

Paola Peters

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My view of therapy not only involves discussing difficult aspects of your life, it is also a journey that involves growth and healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 9,046 therapists in California accepting new patients.
9,046+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%Relationship issues
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in California

Searching for therapists in California means choosing from a wide and varied mental health care landscape. Available therapists and areas of focus can differ across urban, suburban, and rural parts of the state, so it helps to start with what you want support for. You might look for a therapist with experience in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes. From there, review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy style, and background to see whether their training matches what you want from care.

Location and format also shape your search. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other parts of California, you may find therapists who offer in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or both. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual appointments for schedule fit or access outside their immediate area. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. A therapist’s bio can help you understand what sessions may be like before you book.

The cost of therapy in California varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you find California therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and may take your insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your plan details to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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